| Inflating your bicycle tire with the right pressure can | | | | pressure to the valve. Inflate it to the recommended |
| help improve the performance of your bicycle. If you | | | | PSI. |
| have over inflated your bicycle tire, it can cause biking | | | | Step 4: Give the bicycle a little bounce to find out if it is |
| mishaps especially when you are driving way too fast. | | | | already firm enough. If it does not have the right |
| When it comes to bicycle tire inflation, there are a | | | | firmness feel to it, you can continue adding air until you |
| couple of things you need to consider. Spare this time | | | | have filled it up to the desired level. Just put an |
| to edify yourself on the right way of inflating your | | | | allowance of plus 5 PSI to the recommended PSI level |
| bike's tires. | | | | so you are not over inflating the tire. |
| Step 1: Make sure that when you are inflating your tire, | | | | Step 5: Put the plastic cap back on the valve or twist |
| the valve is located below, close to the ground. The | | | | the cap back on the Presta Valve. |
| tire pump should fit the valve exactly to effectively | | | | The recommended PSI should serve as your guide. If it |
| infuse air. If you are using an ordinary tire pump and | | | | says it recommends 44 PSI, you can go until 49 PSI. |
| you have different type of valve such as a Presta | | | | Over 50 could mean that you have over inflated the |
| Valve which usually has a smaller top, you may need | | | | tire already. |
| to find a tire pump that fits it better. | | | | Some people prefer inflating their tires on a lower PSI |
| Step 2: Once you have purchased the right pump, | | | | level. This provides them better grip especially when |
| check the tire's manual for recommended PSI or | | | | they are treading on rocky or bumpy areas. If you |
| pounds per square inch. If you don't have the manual | | | | treading on pavements, the normal recommended level |
| with you, you can check the side walls of the tire for | | | | is better as it gives you smoother biking experience. |
| its recommended PSI. | | | | Make sure you remember these steps and these bits |
| Step 3: Detach the plastic cap that protects the valve. | | | | of tips in inflating your bicycle tire to have smooth |
| In some types of valve, you will need to twist the top | | | | biking journey ahead. |
| to remove it. After doing so, attach the air gauge | | | | |